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Scheffert Family History

Scheffert Surname Meaning

German: variant of Schaefer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Scheffert family from?

You can see how Scheffert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheffert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Scheffert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Scheffert families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Scheffert's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Scheffert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scheffert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Scheffert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scheffert. 28% of Scheffert men worked as a Truck Driver and 60% of Scheffert women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scheffert were Mechanic and Housekeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Mechanic
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

What Scheffert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 865 census records available for the last name Scheffert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheffert census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 107 immigration records available for the last name Scheffert. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 109 military records available for the last name Scheffert. For the veterans among your Scheffert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scheffert lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Scheffert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Scheffert in 1959 was 63, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scheffert ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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